■Head to head: This is the last of four meetings. The Bruins have won two of the previous three, with each team having a shutout victory.

■Miscellany: The Panthers lead the Southeast Division, the latest in a season they have ever been on top in their division, according to the Elias Sports Bureau . . . Theodore has allowed two goals or fewer in 10 of his last 13 appearances since returning from a knee injury Feb. 12 . . . The Panthers are 26-3-4 when scoring at least three goals; the Bruins have allowed three or more goals in seven of their last eight.